Johns Hopkins is dedicated to providing a safe environment for our community: students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and visitors alike.

Homewood Campus Security
Homewood Campus Security

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is committed to safeguarding our vibrant learning and working community through universal, progressive approaches to security that foster deep community relationships built on trust, cooperation, and mutual respect.

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Recent Updates

Draft JHPD Policies Posted for Public Comment: The Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD) is committed to transparent and accountable policing, and we want your help to ensure we are developing forward-thinking, progressive policies. Feedback will be accepted over a 60-day public comment period after policies are posted. Review JHPD draft policies and submit your feedback

JH Accountability Board Application: The Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board (JH Accountability Board) is seeking applicants to fill seven seats—four students, one faculty, and two staff members.

This 15-member community advisory board helps to directly shape the development and operation of the future Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD).

Applications can be submitted online; the deadline is October 9, 2023.

Policy Development and Feedback Process Shared with Community: Dr. Bard, vice president of public safety, hosted a virtual forum to discuss the JHPD policy development and feedback process on April 27, 2023. View the recording of the forum here.